Class of 2007: Liberty High School

Liberty — When most of Liberty's 129 seniors were born, the year was 1989. Thousands of Chinese students were demonstrating in the streets for democracy. Hundreds were killed and thousands arrested.

Liberty — When most of Liberty's 129 seniors were born, the year was 1989. Thousands of Chinese students were demonstrating in the streets for democracy. Hundreds were killed and thousands arrested.

One of Liberty's most famous students, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Cablevision founder Alan Gerry, reminded the students of that historic event during yesterday's graduation ceremonies at Liberty High School.

"The democracy of this country was earned by the blood of many heroes. Freedom is more easily lost than gained," he said.

Gerry also urged the seniors to return to their hometown, citing a "disturbing trend" of young people leaving the area.

Valedictorian Amarynth Sichel said she was sad to graduate. Like other schools in the area, Liberty had its share of administrative changes, but Sichel said high school was a pleasurable experience that improved every year.